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March is Women’s History Month! In honor of Women’s History Month, the Chamber is contacting women-owned businesses to feature on our blog. Please contact nadine@rcoc.com for details. Funding Opportunities March 10: The Richmond Promise Scholarship March 20: ECIA Community Grant Program Application Due Highlights from the Richmond City Council Meeting...

We are pleased to share Richmond Proud’s article Starting Monday, Chevron will begin accepting applications for Operator Trainee positions at its Richmond refinery, the company announced Wednesday. Interested applicants should go here on Monday to create a profile and apply. Applications can be submitted through Nov. 17 (no later than...

A monthly update from the Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Written by Michelle Blackwell, Chair. Councilmember Jim Rogers joined the Chamber at the May Government Relations Committee meeting to give us updates on several issues that are of importance to the business community including the minimum wage, a proposed 1/5 cent...

The Richmond Chamber asked for opinions from businesses in Richmond regarding the proposed minimum wage increase. This proposed minimum wage increase will come before the Richmond City Council at their next meeting this Tuesday, May 6th, at 6:30pm. Local businesses in the community are encouraged to attend the meeting to...

Dear Richmond Chamber Members, Make your voice heard. We encourage our members to follow the link below to submit a signed letter to the Planning Commission encouraging them to certify Chevron Richmond’s draft Modernization Project EIR and approve the conditional use permit without delay. Reply before Friday, May 2nd and...

A monthly update from the Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Written by Michelle Blackwell, Chair. In April, the Government Relations Committee meeting focused on water conservation and a discussion about the minimum wage proposals at the council. The current water year is one of the driest on record and EBMUD...

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce encourages local business owners and residents to attend a public Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, April 17, regarding the proposed Chevron Richmond Refinery Modernization Project. Ask questions and share views about the project. Click here for meeting details!

We are pleased to be co-hosting the East Bay Business Seminar: Building a Better Construction Business for construction industry subs and contractors in the East Bay who would like to learn more about government certification, sub-contractor projects, and working capital, connect with County and City purchasing, have a 20 minute...

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The Richmond Chamber of Commerce exists to provide services, resources and advocacy to foster growth in the business community and benefit West Contra Costa County. We believe a healthy community can only be maintained by a strong local economy. The Richmond Chamber represents and works for our members, which include businesses and organizations not only located in Richmond but those located elsewhere and doing business in Richmond.